Global Sourcing Leader — Semiconductors & Photonics

PassFort; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity & Ownership

Proximity Bonus

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

OLIX in Austin, TX seeks an experienced Director of Strategic Sourcing to build and lead a Global Supply Management organization supporting development and production of next-gen photonic and semiconductor products.

You will shape external manufacturing strategy across semiconductor fabrication, advanced packaging, photonics, electronics and contract manufacturing, balancing innovation, quality, cost, and supply continuity while building a resilient, scalable supplier network.

Qualifications

• 12+ years Global Supply Management or leadership experience in semiconductor or photonics.
• Proven track record forming global supplier strategies enabling launches and scale.
• Experience with foundries, OSATs, contract manufacturers and key suppliers.
• Strong negotiation and contract management experience.
• Understanding of supplier qualification, performance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a Global Supply Management organization across multiple manufacturing domains.
• Lead supplier partnerships through selection, negotiations, long-term agreements and performance management.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Operations and Finance to enable scale and readiness.
• Balance innovation, quality, cost, capacity and supply continuity while building a resilient network.
• Shape external manufacturing strategy across semiconductor fabrication, packaging, photonics, and contract manufacturing.

Skills

Global Supply Management

Semiconductor experience

Photonic industry knowledge

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation

Contract management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier development

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

MBA or Master's degree

Job description

OLIX in Austin, TX seeks an experienced Director of Strategic Sourcing to build and lead a Global Supply Management organization supporting development and production of next-gen photonic and semiconductor products.

You will shape external manufacturing strategy across semiconductor fabrication, advanced packaging, photonics, electronics and contract manufacturing, balancing innovation, quality, cost, and supply continuity while building a resilient, scalable supplier network.